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BS 5194-4:1985

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

Surgical instruments Specification for scissors, shears and other jointed cutting instruments

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-1986

Withdrawn date

22-05-2026

$325.41
Including GST where applicable

Foreword
Committees responsible
1 Scope
2 Materials
3 Hardness and heat treatment
4 Corrosion resistance
5 Design and workmanship
6 Surface condition
7 Cutting ability of scissors and shears
8 Packaging
9 Marking
Appendices
A Method of test for corrosion resistance using
   copper sulphate solution
B Method of test for corrosion resistance using
   boiling water
C Guidance on screw joints
D Guidance on box joints
E Method of test for cutting ability
Table
1 Materials for testing cutting ability of scissors
    and shears

Made of stainless steel. Includes scissors, shears and rongeurs.

Committee
W/-
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 3646(1963) and BS 3793(1964). Supersedes 84/52640 DC. (03/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
10
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn
Supersedes

Withdrawn:This standard is no longer used

Standards Relationship
ISO 7741:1986 Similar to

BS 3643-1:1981 ISO metric screw threads Principles and basic data
BS 891-1:1962 Method for Rockwell hardness test Testing of metals
BS 5194-3:1985 Surgical instruments Specification for dissecting forceps
BS 5194-2:1989 Surgical instruments Specification for instruments with pivot joints (excluding cutting instruments)
BS 427-1:1961 Method for Vickers hardness test Testing of metals
BS 5194-1(1991) : 1991 SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - SPECIFICATION FOR STAINLESS STEEL

$325.41
Including GST where applicable